Universal is appealing Tuesday’s UMG vs. Augusto verdict, as they refuse to believe that the judicial system is going to sit there and let people sell (or — gasp! — throw away) promotional CDs. Some may think their aggression against used CD merchants could further alienate hardcore music fans. But really, has anyone ever received a promotional copy of an album and then decided to buy the real thing so they could appreciate the album artwork without a distracting gold stamp? I can’t expect the music industry to approve of what a cheapskate I am (though I also don’t expect them to win.) [Digital Music News]